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The world's 1.2 billion Catholics now have a new pope, and he is the first one from the Americas. Pope Francis also marks the first Pope elected in what we are deeming the social media age.

The last time around, Facebook was a year old and twitter didn't exist. This time the Vatican didn't hesitate to take to Twitter after the pope was chosen.

@Pontifex tweeted out "Habemus Papam Franciscum," which translates to 'We have a Pope, Francis.'

Fake accounts were also naturally created for the new pope, so be careful who you follow. Speaking of fake accounts, while we waited to see who the new pope would be, a seagull took up residence atop the Sistine Chapel chimney along with new fame.

Social media started squawking immediately with word of the bird.

@SistineSeagull already has its own Twitter account, and hashtags like "#seagullhostiletakeover" have taken off.